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Freelance Writing

Just as all doctors are not neurosurgeons, all writers are not novelists. A look into the field yields categories you might never have imagined. Magazine articles, local newspapers, newsletters, greeting cards, books, business writing, websites, blogs, even advertising copy are all areas in which freelancers can and do make money.

Freelancer is defined as; one who pursues a profession without long-term contractual commitments to any one employer.

Just about everyone is qualified to write something, the key is the ability to explain yourself.

There are more and more freelance writing assignments everyday as publishing companies produce more and more specialized publications. To cash in, all you need to know is how to find your niche, how to establish yourself as an expert, and how to get the job.

Writers communicate through the written word. Writing for books, magazines, trade journals, websites, blogs, newspapers, technical studies and reports, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, and advertisements. Editors supervise writers and select and prepare (edit) material for publication or broadcasting.

Most writers gather information on the topic through personal observation, research, and interviews. From the information gathered, they organize the material to be used, write and rewrite, then finally submit it to the editor for publication.

With 40 percent of writers working for newspapers, magazines, and book publishers, many more find work in areas such as business and nonprofit organizations, advertising agencies, radio and television broadcasting, and yet others develop publications for Federal, State, and local governments.

Last but not least, thousands work as freelancers earning income from their articles and books.

Research a subject of interest not being covered or not being covered thoroughly enough.

Learn to write query letters to editors.

After being accepted, write your article and then submit it for pay!

Steps to Success in finding a niche market that youre enthusiastic about.